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New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average. The ...

Ohio Senate Turning Its Back on Ohio’s Youth

... Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Leo Almeida COLUMBUS, OHIO – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the Senate to change course regarding tobacco control funding in the budget. In the Senate’s budget substitute bill released last week, tobacco prevention and cessation funding was cut in half from the current year funding level of $14.5 million to $7.5 million yearly, which would have a devastating impact on our state's health and economic well-being.  “Here in Ohio, 36.7% of high school students use tobacco products, including 29.8% who use electronic cigarettes. Action is needed to reverse these trends. In fact, if ...

New Report: Failure by Southern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average. The ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Fuels California's Yes on Prop. 29 Campaign with New Donation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced an additional $2.5 million donation to help pass the June 5 ballot ... life-saving cancer research right here in California and it will save lives. Prop 29, an initiative on the June 5 primary ballot, will raise the cost of a pack of cigarettes by $1 and dedicate those new funds to lifesaving research on cancer and other tobacco-related diseases and smoking ...

New Kansas Smoke-Free Law is Major Public Health Victory

... is the 23rd state to pass strong smoke-free legislation that requires 100 percent smoke-free non-hospitality workplaces, bars and restaurants. Of those 23, Wisconsin, Michigan, South Dakota, and now Kansas, are awaiting implementation. Š—“This is a major public health victory for the people of Kansas,Š— said John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Š—“Smoke-free laws benefit everyone -- workers can make a living without risking their health, patrons and tourists can enjoy time out ...

California Proposition 29 Vote Too Close to Call

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 6, 2012 The following is a statement from John R. Seffrin, PhD., CEO of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on California 's Proposition 29, which will increase the state tobacco tax by $1 and generate more than $700 million annually for cancer ... only 65,000 votes separating the yes votes from the no votes on California Proposition 29, public health advocates are not conceding the outcome of the election and are pledging to fight for the health of Californians until every vote is counted. We remain confident that Californians saw ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

LANSING, MI – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers' steadfast commitment. The virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual ... the Michigan volunteers asked the legislature to: Pass Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation House Bill 4354 would equalize the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy medications versus ...

Nevada Cigarette Tax Increase Will Reduce Suffering and Death from Cancer

... from cancer and other serious tobacco-related diseases in Nevada. Research shows that regular and significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to encourage tobacco users to quit and protect young people from becoming addicted. Nevada 's increase from 80 cents to $1.80 will go into effect July 1. Nevada lawmakers ' bipartisan support for this legislation makes a strong statement that reducing the use of this deadly product in the state is a priority. This increase will save an estimated 7,200 lives in Nevada and keep more than 10,200 kids from ... death nationwide, and is expected to claim the lives of 480,000 Americans this year alone. Considering that one third of all cancer deaths can be attributed to tobacco use, reducing its consumption is absolutely critical in the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Expresses Deep Concern with Biennial Budget

... – are paid to the state from the tobacco industry, aimed at compensating for disease and death caused by the tobacco industry. A coalition of public health groups in Maine, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association, issued the following statement: “It is important to remember that Maine ... and disease caused by Big Tobacco and was intended to be used to combat future tobacco use: tonight’s decision by the legislature is a breach of trust that those dollars would be used to protect future generations from tobacco’s carnage,” said Lance Boucher, director of public policy ...

Health Groups Laud Texas Lawmakers for Introducing Legislation to Raise Tobacco Sale Age to 21

... took bold action today to protect kids from tobacco addiction and save lives by introducing bipartisan legislation to raise the sale age of tobacco products in the state to 21. Public health groups praised bill authors Sen. Joan Huffman and Rep. John Zerwas for providing strong leadership in the fight against tobacco – the No. 1 preventable cause of death. Increasing the tobacco age to 21 will help prevent young people from using tobacco, save lives and contribute to making the next ... 95 percent of adult smokers began smoking before they turned 21. In Texas, more than 13,000 kids become new daily smokers every year. If we can keep people from smoking as kids, then most will never start. “Despite great progress made in the past 50 years, tobacco-caused diseases ...

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